Storing Garlic in Oil
Preserve the fresh, robust flavor of garlic with this simple yet essential recipe for Storing Garlic in Oil. Featuring just two pantry staples—fresh garlic cloves and extra virgin olive oil—this method ensures you always have soft, aromatic garlic ready to elevate your favorite dishes. Perfectly peeled, rinsed, and submerged in oil, the garlic is stored safely in the freezer, where it remains conveniently scoopable while retaining its natural essence. This technique not only saves prep time but also enhances your cooking with the subtle infusion of garlic-flavored oil. Ideal for busy home cooks, it’s a go-to solution for preserving garlic’s peak freshness while preventing spoilage. Remember, proper storage in the freezer is key to ensuring both safety and longevity!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Fresh garlic cloves
- 240 ml Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Peel the garlic cloves completely, removing all skin and trimming away any damaged or discolored parts.
Rinse the garlic under cold running water and pat completely dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. It is essential that the garlic is completely dry to prevent spoilage.
In a sterilized jar or freezer-safe container, add the peeled garlic cloves.
Pour the extra virgin olive oil over the garlic cloves, ensuring all the cloves are completely submerged in the oil, leaving a small amount of space at the top of the container for expansion during freezing.
Seal the container tightly with a lid or airtight cover.
Label the container with the date and store it immediately in the freezer. The garlic infused in oil will remain soft and easy to scoop while frozen, making it convenient for use in cooking.
Always use a clean, dry utensil to remove garlic from the oil and immediately return the container to the freezer. Do not store the garlic oil mixture at room temperature or in the refrigerator for extended periods to avoid bacterial contamination.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2253 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 224.0 g | 287% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 83 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.3 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 16.7 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 417 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1000 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
